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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | WTTW | Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for April 29-May 5 | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/29/chicago-area-live-music-recommendations-april-29-may-5 | _Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more._ [ Daily Chicagoan ][7] , the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. [ Sign up … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | WTTW | Overtime Cost Chicago Taxpayers $544.4M in 2025, Including $285.8M for Police, Down 6.3% From Last Year | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/29/overtime-cost-chicago-taxpayers-5444m-2025-including-2858m-police-down-63-last-year | Chicago taxpayers spent approximately $544.4 million on employee overtime in 2025 — 6.3% less than in 2024, with more than half of the total amount used to compensate Chicago Police Department officers for working extra hours, according to records obtained by WTTW News. The $544.4 million includes approximately $77.3 million … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago Bears or ‘Hammond Hams’? Amid escalating rhetoric, Hoosiers hold out hope for new stadium | https://www.wbez.org/sports/2026/04/29/chicago-bears-hammond-hams-escalating-rhetoric-hoosiers-hope-bears-stadium | In the tug-of-war between Illinois and Indiana over the Chicago Bears, Gov. JB Pritzker, who is widely believed to be running for president in 2028, may have already lost a supporter from his own party. “I’m not voting for him for president. I can tell you that,” Hammond Mayor Tom … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago Critics Film Festival to feature Olivia Wilde, Chicago indie filmmaker Joe Swanberg | https://www.wbez.org/movies-tv/2026/04/29/chicago-critics-film-festival-olivia-wilde-the-invite | The Chicago Critics Film Festival is unique in the cinema scene. The annual week of screenings at the Music Box Theatre is curated exclusively by film critics. Arguably the city’s most selective festival, it is the city’s smallest for a reason. The simplified schedule books only one feature or shorts … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago songwriter Gia Margaret lost her voice but found a new vulnerability | https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/04/29/gia-margaret-singing-new-album-chicago-music | The title of Gia Margaret’s new album “Singing” is more than a simple word or action – it’s a celebration of the Chicago singer’s nearly eight-year journey toward reclaiming her voice after her vocal chords were damaged. “I think singing for me is so much more than just the act … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | propublica-illinois | FIFA Could Make Billions From the World Cup. Host Cities Will Get Little in Return. | https://www.propublica.org/article/world-cup-2026-host-cities-revenue-houston | ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive [ our biggest stories ][1] as soon as they’re published. _This article is co-published with the_ [ _Houston Chronicle_ ][2] _and_ [ _The Texas Tribune_ ][3] _as part of an initiative to report on how power … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | 6 men charged by feds in violent Winnetka home invasion, with new details revealed | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/6-men-charged-by-feds-in-violent-winnetka-home-invasion-with-new-details-revealed/3929509/ | Seven men were arrested in connection with a [ violent home invasion in suburban Winnetka ][4] in March, with six of the men facing charges to commit kidnapping and robbery and new details in the case revealed as an investigation remains ongoing. The [ charges ][5] come after a federal … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Pope Leo gets gifted White Sox jersey from suburban shop by nun — a Brewers fan | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pope-leo-gets-gifted-white-sox-jersey-from-suburban-shop-by-nun-a-brewers-fan/3929523/ | Chicago-born Pope Leo now has a custom White Sox jersey from a suburban shop, thanks to a local nun. Chi City Stitch, in suburban Oak Forest, posted about Pope Leo XIV's newest swag on Instagram last week. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago man charged after loaded gun found during River North traffic stop | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-charged-after-loaded-gun-found-during-river-north-traffic-stop | Image 1 of 2 ▼ Izell Fragoso ( **Cook County Sheriff's Office** ) #### The Brief * * A man was arrested after driving the wrong way in River North. * Police found a loaded gun inside his vehicle. * He now faces a felony weapons charge. **CHICAGO** \- A … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Smash-and-grab thieves hit business on Chicago's SW Side | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/smash-and-grab-thieves-hit-business-chicagos-sw-side | Image 1 of 4 ▼ #### The Brief * * Offenders crashed a Jeep into a business on the Southwest Side. * They entered the building but it’s unclear if anything was stolen. * The suspects fled, leaving the vehicle behind. **CHICAGO** \- Chicago police are investigating after a group … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Mid 50s today with spotty rain and chilly nights ahead | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-mid-50s-today-spotty-rain-chilly-nights-ahead | ![Chicago weather: Wednesday morning forecast][6] #### [ Chicago weather: Wednesday morning forecast ][7] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Scattered showers and partly sunny skies keep highs in the mid 50s today, with cooler conditions near the lake. * More spotty … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Iran latest: Trump warns, 'No more Mr. Nice Guy' in social media post | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/iran-latest-april-29 | President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked. Additionally, the Association of Value Airlines asked for billions of dollars in "temporary government support" to help offset the jump in fuel prices. The organization, which represents … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago Gourmet 2026 tickets go on sale Wednesday | https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2026/04/29/chicago-gourmet-2026-tickets-on-sale-stephanie-izard-rick-bayless-joe-flamm | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][103] * [ Facebook ][104] * [ Bluesky ][105] * [ Email ][106] * [ Reddit ][107] * [ Flipboard ][108] Tickets go on sale Wednesday for Chicago Gourmet, the city’s “premier culinary festival,” taking place Sept. 24-27 on the … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago Critics Film Festival to feature Olivia Wilde, Chicago indie filmmaker Joe Swanberg | https://chicago.suntimes.com/movies-and-tv/2026/04/29/chicago-critics-film-festival-olivia-wilde-the-invite | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][90] * [ Facebook ][91] * [ Bluesky ][92] * [ Email ][93] * [ Reddit ][94] * [ Flipboard ][95] The Chicago Critics Film Festival is unique in the cinema scene. The annual week of screenings at the Music … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago songwriter Gia Margaret lost her voice but found a new vulnerability | https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/04/29/gia-margaret-singing-new-album-chicago-music | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][78] * [ Facebook ][79] * [ Bluesky ][80] * [ Email ][81] * [ Reddit ][82] * [ Flipboard ][83] The title of Gia Margaret’s new album “Singing” is more than a simple word or action – it’s a … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Review: Chicago Shakes’ ‘Fault’ has mild amusements and noble performances but lacks conviction | https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2026/04/29/review-fault-chicago-shakespeare-enrico-colantoni-rebecca-spence-jason-alexander | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][67] * [ Facebook ][68] * [ Bluesky ][69] * [ Email ][70] * [ Reddit ][71] * [ Flipboard ][72] Despite its contemporary setting, the infrequently funny comedy “Fault,” receiving its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare under the direction … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Latter-day Saints sues podcaster who exposed alleged child sex abuse by ex-Mormon leader in Chicago region | https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/04/29/latter-day-saints-sues-podcaster-mormon-stories-john-dehlin-todd-wade-christofferson | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][54] * [ Facebook ][55] * [ Bluesky ][56] * [ Email ][57] * [ Reddit ][58] * [ Flipboard ][59] Long critical of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a popular podcaster whose audio-video platform earlier this … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | When alleged offenders can barely read, the justice system breaks down | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/29/offenders-defendants-illiteracy-police-criminal-justice-harvey-graff-joanne-telser-frere-dominguez | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][38] * [ Facebook ][39] * [ Bluesky ][40] * [ Email ][41] * [ Reddit ][42] * [ Flipboard ][43] Jayden, 33, has been learning to read and write at [ Literacy Chicago ][44] since May 2025. On his … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Inheritance could fuel son's alcohol problem | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/04/29/dearabby-today-dear-abby-inheritance-could-fuel-sons-alcohol-problem | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] **DEAR ABBY:** My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | April 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Having access to a lawyer is the foundation of justice | https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/29/lawyer-milorad-dodik-genocide-judson-bosnian-serbs-cellphones-cps-pay | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Sixty-five years ago, [ Congress made May 1 Law Day ][7] to honor the rule of law. Every year, … |